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Ignore Lesion Margins and Lose Precious Dollars for Excision

Published on Wed Dec 23, 2015

Question: Our office received a pathology report back that reads: “The largest segment measures 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.0 cm. A second fragment measures 1.5 x 2.0 x 1.0 cm.” The podiatrist excised these lesions from the patient’s feet. How should I code this? Michigan Subscriber Answer: You cannot code this excision solely from the pathology report. You need to [...]
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